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When was Australia first discovered?
History
Australia was first documented by Europeans in 1606 when Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on th... Read more
Does Cloudflare cache html and php pages?
Technology
By default, Cloudflare does not cache HTML or PHP pages, as these are considered dynamic content. Ho... Read more
How deep is the biggest hole?
Science
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, located in Russia, is the world's deepest man-made hole, reaching a dep... Read more
How Much Energy Does It Take To Create A Single Ice Cube?
Physics
To create a 30g ice cube from water at room temperature (25°C), you need 13,159.5 Joules of energy. Read more
Origins of "we can neither confirm nor deny"
Politics
The phrase "we can neither confirm nor deny" originated from a CIA response to a FOIA (Freedom of In... Read more
What does 'We had a server error...' on Reddit mean?
Social Media
The error message 'We had a server error...' and associated red banner on your Reddit profile page i... Read more
What is 'Hive Robbing'?
Animals
Hive robbing occurs when bees from outside colonies invade a weaker hive during a nectar shortage, s... Read more
What is Booth's Algorithm?
Math
Booth's Algorithm is a method for multiplying binary numbers in signed 2’s complement form. It was... Read more
Why is it called a computer bug?
Technology
The term "computer bug" originated on September 9, 1947, when a team at Harvard found a literal moth... Read more
What are the most produced firearms in history?
Military
Here's a look at the top five most-produced firearms : Kalashnikov (AK-47)The AK-47 family is ... Read more